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Articles from: December 2009

Time to Cut the Cord
12/29/2009 TurboTaxJulie Taxes 101

Time to Cut the Cord

The teenage years are filled with fun and responsibility. That is why it is important for teens to learn how to save money, and pay dues to Uncle Sam. Full story

Shed Holiday Pounds, Get a Tax Deduction
12/28/2009 TurboTaxJulie Tax Tips

Shed Holiday Pounds, Get a Tax Deduction

Losing weight isn’t about a tax deduction, it’s about getting healthy. Getting money back in your pocket at tax time is extra motivation. Full story

Homebuyer Tax Credit Questions Answered by Bob Meighan
12/22/2009 TurboTaxBlogTeam Deductions and Credits, Economic Stimulus

Homebuyer Tax Credit Questions Answered by Bob Meighan

Yesterday we held a live chat on our Facebook Wall with Bob Meighan, CPA and VP of TurboTax, about the Homebuyer Credit on the TurboTax Facebook Page. Full story

F.I.C.A. – Pay Now, Collect Later
12/21/2009 TurboTaxBlogTeam Taxes 101

F.I.C.A. – Pay Now, Collect Later

Learn all about what is commonly known as your social security taxes, and officially as F.I.C.A. – from the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax. Full story

Taxes 101:Tax Brackets
12/21/2009 Elle Martinez Taxes 101

Taxes 101:Tax Brackets

Some people dread tax because they worry about paying too much or not paying enough. Understanding the basics of tax brackets could help you make informed decision and minimize your tax burdens. Full story

TaxCast: The IRS on E-file
12/18/2009 TurboTaxBlogTeam Tax Tips

TaxCast: The IRS on E-file

Flexo and Tom from Consumerism Commentary interview Raphael Tulino from the IRS about e-file. Full story

Making Sense of the Homebuyer Tax Credit
12/17/2009 TurboTaxBob Economic Stimulus

Making Sense of the Homebuyer Tax Credit

There’s been a lot of talk – and confusion — about the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Here is a breakdown of what it is and what it means to you. Full story

12/17/2009 TurboTaxBlogTeam Polls

Tax Break Friday Poll: What charity should TurboTax donate to?

TurboTax is donating to one of these charities – help us decide which one. Full story

Give the gift that keeps on giving
12/17/2009 TurboTaxJulie Deductions and Credits

Give the gift that keeps on giving

The last thing we all want to think about this holiday season is the looming tax time, but the good news is, with a little thinking outside the box, you can turn a charitable donation into a gift that gives back three times. Full story

Kids and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Remember This Tax Season
12/16/2009 TurboTaxBlogTeam Deductions and Credits

Kids and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Remember This Tax Season

Undeniably children are expensive. Thankfully, the tax laws offer quite a bit of help to parents by making the burden of taxation easier on them. Full story

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